Way to go! — Litter Control Council orchestrates Courtland cleanup
Published 6:21 pm Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Participating in the June 3 Courtland cleanup that was organized and conducted by the Southampton County Litter Control Council were, from left, Deputy Kevin Story, Jack Randall, Heather Randall, Dr. Alan Edwards, Franklin Dowless, Kashif Carter, Michael Drake, Brian Thrower, John Carter, Donna Taylor, David Taylor, Sheriff Josh A. Wyche Sr., Dee Modlin Clary, Orris Lane, William Hart Gillette, John Burchett and Deputy Richard O’Conner. (Photo submitted by Southampton County)
From left, Deputy Brad Mutter, Tina Bradshaw and Sheriff Josh A. Wyche Sr. join for a photo in front of the bags of trash collected during the cleanup. (Photo submitted by Southampton County)
This photo shows some of the cleanup taking place on the roadside during the June 3 event in Courtland. (Photo submitted by Southampton County)
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Southampton County’s Litter Control Council organized and conducted a cleanup on June 3 that resulted in the collection of approximately 40 bags of trash on Route 35 and Main Street in Courtland from Southampton Middle School to the county courthouse.
In a county news release, the Southampton County LCC and county administration recognized and thanked the various individuals and organizations that participated in this event, including members of the county’s Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, sheriff’s office, county Sheriff Josh A. Wyche Sr. and other interested citizens.
If an individual or a civic group is interested in conducting a litter cleanup, they should contact the Southampton County Administration Office at 757-653-3015.
“We have safety vests, trash bags, gloves and litter grabbers that you can utilize for cleanups,” county officials said.
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